Luscombe 8 Silvaire
1,420 on the U.S. register across 7 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1939 to 1981; half of them date from 1946 or earlier. California has the most (141). 10% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 8 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Cont Motor A&C65 Series (800), Cont Motor C85 Series (324), Cont Motor C90 Series (104)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 86 mph
- Maker on the register
- Luscombe
- Registered
- earliest certificate December 26, 1940; newest September 20, 2026
Where they are owner's state
California141Texas126Florida69Ohio62Washington59Illinois56Georgia53Minnesota48Missouri45North Carolina44Wisconsin43Michigan41
Who owns them registrant type
Individual1,115 (79%)Co-owned156 (11%)LLC70 (5%)Corporation50 (4%)Partnership26 (2%)Not stated2 (0.1%)Government1 (0.1%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 275 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid1,392 (98%)Pending19 (1%)Revoked4 (0.3%)Pending cancellation2 (0.1%)Canceled2 (0.1%)Sale reported1 (0.1%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard1,363 (96%)None on file47 (3%)Experimental8 (0.6%)Special flight permit1 (0.1%)Multiple1 (0.1%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Daphna INC4Slack Jonathan D2Professional Pilots INC2Lee Robert E2Zubor Robert L JR1Yost Alfred R1Woelbing Aviation LLC1Wings N Nuts INC1Wings Den LLC1Windsock Capital LLC1Wild Animal Sanctuary1Whitten Flying Service Equipment LLC1
Fleet pages: Daphna INC · Slack Jonathan D · Professional Pilots INC · Woelbing Aviation LLC · Windsock Capital LLC · Whitten Flying Service Equipment LLC
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Luscombe 8 Silvaire aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
1,420 as of October 2, 2026, counting 7 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Luscombe 8s?
California, with 141.
Who owns the Luscombe 8?
10% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 37 8C (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N2254K | Luscombe 8C |
Blue Sky & Tailwheels LLC Mary Esther, Florida |
Standard | 2025-11-14 | Valid |
| N28853 | Luscombe 8C |
Greencastle Chapter 1374 Eaa Reelsville, Indiana |
Standard | 2025-09-09 | Valid |
| N39077 | Luscombe 8C |
Co-owned owner Kansas |
Standard | 2024-10-09 | Valid |
| N28734 | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2024-02-08 | Valid |
| N28919 | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2023-10-11 | Valid |
| N28750 | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2023-07-04 | Valid |
| N28542 | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2023-05-24 | Valid |
| N1577K | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2023-03-16 | Valid |
| N41913 | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2022-08-30 | Valid |
| N28751 | Luscombe 8C |
Ready Aim Flyer LLC New Castle, Delaware |
Standard | 2022-02-28 | Valid |
| N23055 | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2021-03-29 | Valid |
| N28632 | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Tennessee |
None on file | 2020-07-24 | Valid |
| N28704 | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2020-04-03 | Valid |
| N41932 | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 2018-12-18 | Valid |
| N1891B | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2018-11-19 | Valid |
| N41947 | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2018-04-09 | Valid |
| N28606 | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Idaho |
Standard | 2017-08-23 | Valid |
| N39025 | Luscombe 8C |
Co-owned owner Missouri |
Standard | 2017-05-05 | Valid |
| N9GR | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2017-02-27 | Valid |
| N28829 | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2012-07-25 | Valid |
| N28782 | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2011-12-13 | Valid |
| N28441 | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2011-01-13 | Valid |
| N1197B | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2010-08-26 | Valid |
| N28905 | Luscombe 8C |
Co-owned owner Kansas |
Standard | 2009-04-15 | Valid |
| N23067 | Luscombe 8C |
Co-owned owner Georgia |
Standard | 2004-01-30 | Valid |
| N25347 | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2000-04-28 | Valid |
| N28825 | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 1999-10-20 | Valid |
| N28617 | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 1995-04-04 | Valid |
| N2863K | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 1986-08-25 | Valid |
| N40WK | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 1986-03-26 | Valid |
| N37041 | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 1979-10-18 | Valid |
| N37039 | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Montana |
Standard | 1973-09-25 | Valid |
| N28830 | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 1971-08-19 | Valid |
| N41921 | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 1971-03-02 | Valid |
| N39053 | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
Standard | 1967-11-06 | Valid |
| N1810B | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | Pending | |
| N28588 | Luscombe 8C |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | Pending |